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Is Common purslane toxic to dogs?

Portulaca oleracea

Toxic to dogs

Yes — common purslane is toxic to dogs according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any dog that chews plants; reactions can be significant. This classification follows the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant List. The ASPCA lists Portulaca oleracea (purslane) as toxic to cats, dogs and horses due to soluble calcium oxalates. Signs in pets include drooling, vomiting, weakness and depression; large ingestions risk kidney injury from oxalate accumulation. While purslane is eaten by humans without harm at normal culinary quantities, it should be kept away from pets and grazing animals. Contact ASPCA Poison Control (888-426-4435) if ingestion by a pet is suspected.

What to do if your dog ate common purslane

  1. Remove any plant material from your dog's mouth and move common purslane out of reach.
  2. Note how much was eaten and when, and watch for drooling, vomiting, or lethargy.
  3. Do not induce vomiting unless a vet or poison-control specialist instructs you to.
  4. Call your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on (888) 426-4435 and follow their advice.
  5. Bring a leaf or photo of common purslane to the appointment so it can be treated correctly.

General guidance, not veterinary advice. If you think your dog has eaten common purslane, contact your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on (888) 426-4435 — do not wait for symptoms to worsen.

Is common purslane toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is common purslane toxic to dogs?

Yes — common purslane is toxic to dogs according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any dog that chews plants; reactions can be significant. The ASPCA lists Portulaca oleracea (purslane) as toxic to cats, dogs and horses due to soluble calcium oxalates. Signs in pets include drooling, vomiting, weakness and depression; large ingestions risk kidney injury from oxalate accumulation. While purslane is eaten by humans without harm at normal culinary quantities, it should be kept away from pets and grazing animals. Contact ASPCA Poison Control (888-426-4435) if ingestion by a pet is suspected.

What are the symptoms if a dog eats common purslane?

The ASPCA lists Portulaca oleracea (purslane) as toxic to cats, dogs and horses due to soluble calcium oxalates. Signs in pets include drooling, vomiting, weakness and depression; large ingestions risk kidney injury from oxalate accumulation. While purslane is eaten by humans without harm at normal culinary quantities, it should be kept away from pets and grazing animals. Contact ASPCA Poison Control (888-426-4435) if ingestion by a pet is suspected. Signs usually appear soon after chewing rather than hours later — watch for drooling, pawing at the mouth, vomiting, loss of appetite, or unusual lethargy after your dog has had access to common purslane.

What should I do if my dog ate common purslane?

Stay calm. Remove any plant from your dog's mouth and take the plant away. Note how much was eaten and when, and do not induce vomiting unless told to. Call your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on (888) 426-4435 and follow their advice; a leaf or photo helps the vet treat it correctly.

Is common purslane toxic to cats too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Common purslane is toxic to cats as well. See the full common purslane pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a dog-safe alternative to common purslane?

For a similar look without the risk, see the best dogs-safe plants list — every plant there is ASPCA non-toxic to cats and dogs.

Full common purslane pet-safety